MCQ
For two statements are given $-$ one labelled Assertion $(A)$ and the other labelled Reason $(R).$ Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes $\ce{(a), (b), (c)}$ and $(d)$ as given below :
Assertion : Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with gas such as nitrogen to prevent the chips from getting oxidised.
Reason : This increase the taste of the chips and helps in their digestion.
  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true, and $R$ is correct explanation of the assertion.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true, but $R$ is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • $A$ is true, but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false, but $R$ is true.

Answer

Correct option: C.
$A$ is true, but $R$ is false.
This is because nitrogen is an antioxidant. It prevents the chips from being oxidised.

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